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Welcome
SBT1 dates: 25 September 2023 – 26 January 2024
SBT2 dates: 19 February 2024 – 24 May 2024
This route is led by Sarah Poore, and the wider team includes Andy Chandler-Grevatt and Mark Deacon
Please use this email to contact Sarah, Andy or Mark – scienceitetutors@brighton.ac.uk
For general questions related to the School Based Training elements of this course, please email secondaryeducationplacements@brighton.ac.uk
Mentor Training and Development
| Description of training | Date | Time | Link | mode of attendance |
| SBT1 Remote Mentor Training Pack | Anytime prior to LIVE SBT1 briefings | (30 minutes) | SBT1 Mentor Training Pack | Online training to be done at any time |
| SBT1 briefing |
Thursday 21st Sept 2023 OR Wednesday 27th Sept 2023 |
1530 – 1700 |
OR |
REMOTE LIVE session |
| Generic Mentor Training | Anytime prior to start of SBT if not already completed | (35 minutes) | Generic Mentor Training | Online training to be done at any time |
| Description of Training | Date | Time | Link | mode of attendance |
| SBT2 Remote Mentor Training Pack | Anytime prior to LIVE SBT2 briefings | 30 mins | Link to Mentor Training Pack | Online training to be done at any time |
| SBT2 briefing | Thursday 8 February 2024 & Wednesday 14 February 2024 |
1530 to 1700 | Science 08/02/2024 15:30 & Science 14/02/2024 15:30 |
Live Teams Session |
| School Direct Tuition (SDT) Bespoke Briefing | TBC | 15:30 to 16:30 | SDT Bespoke Briefing | Live Teams Session |
Subject Updates and Lesson Planning
Subject updates for this route will be uploaded to this area of the blog whenever they are available
Science Lesson Planning – Guidance
Science Lesson Planning – Template
Relevant Handbooks
| Name | Link | Description |
| Weekly Curriculum Overview (SBT1) | PG SDT 2BA Secondary – Weekly Curriculum Overview (SBT1) | Details of weekly expectations & targets for SBT1 |
| Weekly Curriculum Overview (SBT2) | PG SDT 2BA Secondary – Weekly Curriculum Overview (SBT2) | Details of weekly expectations & targets for SBT2 |
| Professional Year – Professional Tutor, Mentor and Trainee Handbook | PG SDT 2BA Secondary Professional Year – Professional Tutor, Mentor and Trainee Handbook | Sections 1 and 5-9 of this handbook provide useful information for professional tutors, mentors and trainees. Sections 2-4 provide information relevant to trainees only. |
| Subject Handbook | Science Subject Routes Handbook | Information specific to the PGCE subject route including subject curriculum |
| PiE Handbook | Secondary Partnership in Education (PiE) handbook | The University of Brighton cross-programme handbook |
School-Based Training Assessment
The tables below identify forms to be completed during School Based Training.
We have structured the table to show forms common to both SBTs, and separate tables for SBT specific forms.
| Which school-based training forms to use | ||
| Form name and link to blank form | Purpose of form, plus link to exemplar | To be completed by |
| Mentor Meeting Secondary SH form | record of progress towards professional development targets Exemplar – Secondary SH form | Trainee, to be completed weekly |
| Progress Report Secondary SA form | report on trainees progress towards learning outcomes after progress review Exemplar: Progress Report Secondary SA form | either mentor or subject tutor |
| Need for Enhanced Support SD form | Targets for enhanced support process | School / University staff |
Below are pre-populated SH Mentor Meeting Forms with targets and actions from the Weekly Curriculum Overview (SBT1) for the first five weeks:
Week 1 SH form – SBT1
Week 2 SH form – SBT1
Week 3 SH form – SBT1
Week 4 SH form – SBT1
Week 5 SH form – SBT1
SBT 1 (Monday 25th September 2023 to Friday 26th January 2024)
| Blank version of form | Description and Exemplar | Completed by | Date due |
| Interim Report SBT1 Secondary SB form | Interim report on trainee attainment and progress during SBT Exemplar: Interim Report Secondary SB form | Mentor and trainee | Friday 1st December 2023 |
| Section A SBT1 Secondary Final Assessment form | trainees reflection on their progress towards learning outcomes | Trainee | Prior to SC form meeting |
| Final Assessment SBT1 Secondary SC form | Final report on trainee attainment and progress during SBT Exemplar: Final Assessment Secondary SC form | Mentor and trainee | Friday 19th January 2024 |
SBT 2 (Monday 20th February 2023 to Friday 26th May 2023)
| Blank version of form | Description and Exemplar | Completed by | Date due |
| Interim Report SBT2 Secondary SB form | Interim report on trainee attainment and progress during SBT Exemplar: Interim Report Secondary SB form | Mentor and trainee | Thursday 28th March 2024 |
| Section A SBT2 Secondary Final Assessment form | trainees reflection on their progress towards learning outcomes | Trainee | Prior to SC form meeting |
| Final Assessment SBT2 Secondary SC form | Final report on trainee attainment and progress during SBT – for both SBT 2 Phase 1 and 2 for SDT trainees |
Mentor and trainee | Friday 17th May 2024 |
Below are pre-populated SH Mentor Meeting forms with targets and actions from the Weekly Curriculum Overview (SBT2) for the first 6 weeks:
Week 1 SH form – SBT2
Week 2 SH form – SBT2
Week 3 SH form – SBT2
Week 4 SH form – SBT2
Week 5 SH form – SBT2
Week 6 SH form – SBT2
Observation and Deconstruction in Science
A Guide to support Observation and Deconstruction
Forms related to Observation and Deconstruction
Other useful information
Details of the routes that trainees are following can be found on our central university website
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/secondary-biology-pgce.aspx
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/secondary-chemistry-pgce.aspx
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/secondary-physics-pgce.aspx
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/secondary-physics-with-mathematics-pgce.aspx